Senior Engineering Manager

Our client: with focus on oils, fats and dairy manufacturing and distribution in the GCC + Africa.

Role Overview: You head the engineering team overseeing all technical, maintenance, and engineering, utility functions for the plant. The role ensures plant reliability, efficiency, and safety through proactive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives. You need experience and high energy to be able to manage these operations as they expand and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage the engineering and maintenance teams for oils /fats/dairy production facilities.

· Design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance systems.

· Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimization of dairy processing and packaging equipment.

· Manage capital projects (CAPEX) including design, vendor selection, budgeting, and execution.

· Ensure operational excellence in utilities management – refrigeration, boilers, steam, water treatment, and HVAC.

· Drive energy optimization, equipment reliability, and cost efficiency.

· Maintain compliance with all safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards.

· Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective measures for equipment breakdowns.

· Support production and QA teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant operations.

· Build technical capabilities across the engineering team through training and mentoring.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).

· Minimum 10 years of engineering management experience in oil & fats, cheese production.

· Proven track record in managing CAPEX projects and maintenance teams.

· Expertise in automation systems (PLC/SCADA) and process control.

· Sound knowledge of utilities, energy management, and safety protocols.

· Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.